Program Overview

Village House is a spacious, newly renovated assisted living home nestled in the hills of Kelowna, BC, designed specifically for young adults with high and complex medical needs. The home is equipped with modern medical technology—including ceiling and mobile lifts, accessible bathrooms, and enhanced safety features—to ensure comfort, dignity, and seamless clinical support. Grounded in trauma‑informed practice, Village House promotes a safe, structured, and predictable environment where residents can feel secure and empowered. Our team designs and evaluates individualized programs that support healthy development, involve families, and reduce potential trauma triggers. Staff work collaboratively to build strong, positive relationships and create a healing, supportive atmosphere where each resident can thrive.

The Position

Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of service recipients according to the care plan in this CARF‑accredited agency. This position provides nursing care to service recipients with complex physical and mental health, and/or behavioural complexities with a focus on individualization and integrated services while enhancing quality of life.

Schedule

One (1) permanent, part‑time position with a weekly schedule of 16 hours.

- Saturday and Sunday, 15:00-23:00

In Your Role You Will

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and develop individualized nursing care plans and therapies for service recipients.
- Provide recipient‑centered care by utilizing the skill of observation, monitoring, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, reporting and documenting any adverse events or conditions to immediate supervisor or required stakeholders.
- Perform routine nursing care to individuals in care such as described medications and treatments according to the established care plan or medical directive.




- Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competencies have been demonstrated and updated per standards such as tube feeding.
- Implement established procedures to prepare essential facilities, equipment and supplies.
- Provide or assist with emergencies consistent with legislative parameters and approved organization policy.
- Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment.
- Educate individuals in care, their families and support staff about health conditions, care plans, and available resources.
- Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as required.

Required Competencies

- Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
- Commitment to providing high‑quality, individualized, compassionate care.
- Knowledge and understanding of best practices in the field; ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individual care plans; knowledge of relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, and standards relating to service recipients care plan.
- Able to foster a cooperative work environment; strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of service recipients and staff, understanding cultural influences on care and support.
- Proficient in the use of computers and related applications, including Windows and MS and/or Open Office suites; willingness to learn and adapt to new software.




- Ability to re‑prioritize and adjust to interruptions and changing requirements.
- Able to collect, organize, prepare, and edit correspondence, reports, and other documentation; maintain files and records according to applicable agency, ministry, and accreditation standards.
- Strong conflict resolution, mediation and crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
- Commitment to quality assurance, knowledge of CARF, and related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

- A degree in Nursing, plus registration with the appropriate provincial licensing body.
- Current Registration with the British Columbia Colleges of Nurses and Midwives (BCCN & M # required).
- Valid CPR/First Aid Level C Certification.
- Clear Criminal Record Check.
- Valid Class 5 driver license, Driver’s Abstract.
- Negative tuberculosis screening test.

Other Requirements

All new employees are required to attend new employee orientation. Required in‑service training within the first 6 months of employment includes MANDT, sanitation, and WHMIS. Employees are expected to remain current in their field of expertise by participating in ongoing professional development activities.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work workplace is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We are seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

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